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This Executive Summary provides a brief overview of the entire Annual Report of the Cohort 3 TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (Year 1, 2020-2021). Information is provided about the TPSID projects about program characteristics, students characteristics, academics, academic supports, employment, vocational rehabilitation, residential services, and program completion and credential attainment. [For the full report, "Annual Report of the Cohort 3 TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (Year 1, 2020-2021). Think College Reports," see ED627036.]

Think College Reports present descriptive data in narrative and tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This report provides program- and student-level data reported by TPSIDs (Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities) during the 2020-2021 academic year. Program data reflect program characteristics, academic access, supports for students, and integration of the program within the institute of higher education during the first year of FY 2020-2025 funding. This report also provides information on the strategic partnerships and financial sustainability of TPSID programs. Student data reflect study demographics, course enrollments, employment activities, and engagement in student life. [For the executive summary, see ED627037. For "Annual Report of the Cohort 2 TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (Year 5, 2019-2020). Think College Reports," see ED627031.]

Think College Reports present descriptive data in narrative or tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This report provides an overview of descriptive program and student-level data provided by Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSIDs) during the 2019-2020 academic year. Program data includes program characteristics, academic access, student supports, and integration of the program within the institute of higher education (IHE) during the fifth and final year of the 2015-2020 funding. Student data include student demographics, course enrollments, employment activities, and engagement in student life. This report also provides information on the strategic partnerships and financial sustainability of TPSID programs. Additionally, the report provides trends over time as well as descriptive data on the outcomes of students who exited TPSID programs in previous years. Finally, the report will highlight the impact of COVID-19 on student experiences and outcomes. [For the executive summary, see ED627033. For "Year Four Annual Report of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (2018-2019). Think College Reports," see ED611254.]

Between 2010 and 2020, the Office of Postsecondary Education in the U.S. Department of Education funded 52 model demonstration projects called Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSIDs). These grantees created or expanded inclusive higher education programs, enrolling 4,279 students with intellectual disability (ID) on 103 college or university campuses in 31 states. This Fast Fact provides an executive summary of the findings shared in the Annual Report of the Cohort 2 TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (Year Five 2019-2020). In mid-March of 2020, the emergence of COVID-19 throughout the United States led to changes in the implementation of services in most institutions of higher education, including those involved in TPSID projects. Throughout this summary, the authors reflect on the impact the pandemic had on students attending TPSIDs. [For "Annual Report of the Cohort 2 TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (Year 5, 2019-2020). Think College Reports," see ED627031.]

Think College Reports present descriptive data in narrative or tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This report provides program- and student-level data reported by Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSIDs) during the 2018-2019 academic year. Program data reflect program characteristics, academic access, supports for students, and integration of the program within the institute of higher education during the fourth year of FY 2016-2020 funding. This report also provides information on the strategic partnerships and financial sustainability of TPSID programs. Student data reflect study demographics, course enrollments, employment activities, and engagement in student life. Additionally, the report provides trends over time as well as descriptive data on the students who exited TPSID programs during 2018-2019. [For "Executive Summary of the Year Four Annual Report of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (2018-2019). Think College Fast Facts. Issue No. 26," see ED611310. For the Year Three report, see ED611253.]

Think College Reports present descriptive data in narrative or tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This summary report offers an overview of the descriptive data on students from Year Two (2016-2017) collected by the Think College National Coordinating Center (NCC) from the institutions of higher education (IHEs) implementing projects under the Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability (TPSID) model demonstration program funded in 2015 by the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), U.S. Department of Education. [For "Year Two Program Data Summary (2016-2017) of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects. Think College Reports," see ED611308. For the Year One reports, see ED611305 and ED611305.]

Think College Reports present descriptive data in narrative or tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This summary report offers an overview of the descriptive data on programs for students with intellectual disability collected by the Think College National Coordinating Center (NCC) in 2016-2017. Data were collected from the institutions of higher education (IHEs) implementing projects under the Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability (TPSID) model demonstration program funded in 2015 by the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), U.S. Department of Education. [For "Year Two Student Data Summary (2016-2017) of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects. Think College Reports," see ED611307. For the Year One reports, see ED611305 and ED611306.]

Think College Reports present descriptive data in narrative or tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This report provides program- and student-level data reported by Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSIDs) during the 2017-2018 academic year. Program data reflect program characteristics, academic access, supports for students, and integration of the program within the Institution of Higher Education (IHE) during the third year of FY 2016-2020 funding. This report also provides information on the strategic partnerships and financial sustainability of TPSID programs. Student data reflect study demographics, course enrollments, employment activities, and engagement in student life. Additionally, the report provides trends over time as well as descriptive data on the students who exited TPSID programs during 2017-2018. It also summarizes some notable data points from the Year 3 TPSID data across topics, including inclusive courses, employment, student satisfaction, and more. [For "Executive Summary of the Year Three Annual Report of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (2017-2018). Think College Fast Facts. Issue No. 19," see ED611309. For the Year Two reports, see ED611307 and ED611308.]

Think College Reports present descriptive data in narrative or tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This summary report offers an overview of the descriptive data on programs for students with intellectual disability collected by the Think College National Coordinating Center (NCC) in 2015-2016. Data were collected from the institutions of higher education (IHEs) implementing projects under the Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability (TPSID) model demonstration program funded in 2015 by the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), U.S. Department of Education. [For "Year One Student Data Summary (2015-2016) from the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects. Think College Reports," see ED611305.]

Think College Reports present descriptive data in narrative or tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This summary report offers an overview of the descriptive data on students with intellectual disability collected by the Think College National Coordinating Center (NCC) in 2015-2016. Data were collected from the institutions of higher education (IHEs) implementing projects under the Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability (TPSID) model demonstration program funded in 2015 by the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), U.S. Department of Education. [For "Year One Program Data Summary (2015-2016) from the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects. Think College Reports," see ED611305.]

Exiting high school is an exciting and tense experience for all students and families. But when students with intellectual disabilities consider what will happen next, the possibility of college is usually not promoted as a viable option. This needs to change. Receiving a college education and experiencing that very exciting time in life is as beneficial for students with intellectual disabilities as for students without. The growth that students experience in college can be measured in a number of areas, including academic and personal skill-building, employment, independence, self-advocacy, and self-confidence. For students with intellectual disabilities, this growth is also reflected in increased self-esteem when they begin to see themselves as more similar to than different from their peers without disabilities. Being part of campus life, taking classes (whether auditing or for credit), and learning to navigate a world of high expectations develops the skills needed for successful adult life. When individuals keep college in the mix of possibilities as students with intellectual disabilities explore which steps to take after high school, it makes the statement that they believe in their potential for success. This brief presents the following information about postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities: (1) Definitions of "postsecondary education" and "intellectual disability"; (2) An overview of postsecondary education options; and (3) Research findings on current knowledge of postsecondary education options and outcomes, with recommendations for improving access to postsecondary education. A bibliography is included. (Lists 6 web resources.)

This Fast Fact provides a summary of the findings shared in the Year Four Annual Report of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (2018-2019). Findings are shared across multiple categories including employment, vocational rehabilitation, academics, academic and employment supports, residential services, program completion and credential attainment, and one-year outcomes. Conclusions drawn suggest the TPSID model demonstration program has shown that students with intellectual disability can enroll in college, attend courses, and work for competitive wages. The quality of the services provided to students while enrolled in IHEs implementing TPSID programs continues to improve; as do the outcomes of these students. [For "Year Four Annual Report of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (2018-2019). Think College Reports," see ED611254.]

This Fast Fact provides a summary of the findings shared in the Year Three Annual Report of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (2017-2018). Findings are shared across multiple categories including employment, vocational rehabilitation, academics, academic and employment supports, residential services, program completion and credential attainment, and one-year outcomes. [For "Year Three Annual Report of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (2017-2018). Think College Reports," see ED611253.]